Shooting, Bowen

Detectives from Bowen CIB are investigating a shooting incident in a suburban Bowen street just after midnight yesterday (Sunday, March 7).

Police were called to the Whitsunday Street home following reports shots had been fired into the residence and a 50-year-old occupant had been struck by a round.

The man was transported to hospital with a non-life-threatening leg injury and has since been released.

The other occupants who were home at the time were not injured. 

All parties from the address are assisting police with their inquiries.

Police are appealing for further public assistance and are urging anyone with information to contact them.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.